Opportunity Information: Apply for M14AS00008
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- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BOEM FY 2014 Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.422 Louisiana State University (LSU) Coastal Marine Institute (CMI).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 7, 2014 and posted on Aug 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $275,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BOEM FY 2014 Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number M14AS00008) is a discretionary, single-award cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP). It is structured specifically to allow Louisiana State University (LSU) to submit a proposal, with required matching funds, to carry out administrative and management functions for the Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute program. In other words, the announcement is not a broad open competition for many applicants; it is a targeted vehicle intended to support LSU in operating and coordinating the CMI framework that BOEM relies on for Gulf of Mexico environmental research and information sharing.
The purpose of the CMI program is to support research that serves the public interest by improving the scientific basis for safe, environmentally responsible offshore and coastal energy and mineral activities. That includes oil and gas development, renewable energy, and marine minerals work connected to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The announcement ties this work directly to BOEMs statutory responsibilities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). Section 1346 of OCSLA requires environmental and socioeconomic studies to assess and manage impacts to human, marine, and coastal environments that could be affected by offshore energy or mineral development. Section 1345 authorizes BOEM to use cooperative agreements with affected states to meet those requirements, including sharing information, using federal and state expertise together, and establishing joint monitoring arrangements that help implement relevant laws, regulations, and operational stipulations both onshore and offshore. The CMI is presented as one of the long-running mechanisms for doing this effectively in Louisiana and the broader Gulf region.
CMI itself was established at LSU in 1992 and is described as a way to leverage regional scientific expertise to collect, analyze, and disseminate environmental information needed for BOEM decision-making. The program focuses on local and regional OCS-related environmental and resource issues that are of mutual interest to BOEM and Louisiana, and it is intended to strengthen the BOEM-state partnership around offshore energy development and marine ecosystem information needs. While this particular FY 2014 announcement emphasizes administrative tasks tied to managing the CMI program, the broader context is that CMI-managed studies generate data and findings that can feed directly into BOEM planning and compliance work.
A key point in the announcement is how BOEM expects to use the results. Data and study outcomes produced under the CMI umbrella may be cited in Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments that support major federal decisions in the Gulf of Mexico, including five-year leasing plans, offshore lease actions, and exploration plan reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). That makes the program operationally important: it helps provide the technical foundation for regulatory analyses and environmental reviews that guide offshore development decisions.
From a funding and timing standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on August 7, 2014, with an application closing date of September 8, 2014, and an archive date of October 6, 2014. BOEM anticipated one award. The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $275,000, and it also lists an award ceiling and floor of $45,000, indicating a fixed award amount for the specific proposal element described (administrative management), even though the total figure suggests broader program funding context. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in the supported activities compared to a standard grant. Cost sharing or matching is required, consistent with the announcement language stating LSU must submit a proposal with matching funds.
Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the narrative makes clear the cooperative agreement is being offered to LSU to manage the CMI program. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.422 (Louisiana State University Coastal Marine Institute). For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Dominique Bruce, Contracting Officer, reachable at 703-787-1342 and Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BOEM FY 2014 Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) opportunity?
This is a discretionary, single-award cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP). The Funding Opportunity Number is M14AS00008.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), operating through its Environmental Studies Program (ESP).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the supported activities compared to a standard grant.
Is this an open competition for multiple applicants?
No. The announcement is structured specifically to allow Louisiana State University (LSU) to submit a proposal. It is not described as a broad, open competition for many applicants.
Who is intended to apply?
The narrative indicates LSU is the intended applicant for this cooperative agreement to carry out administrative and management functions for the Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) program.
What eligibility category is listed?
Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, although the announcement narrative makes clear the opportunity is being offered to LSU to manage the CMI program.
What is the purpose of this FY 2014 announcement?
This FY 2014 announcement emphasizes administrative and management functions needed to operate and coordinate the Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) framework that BOEM relies on for Gulf of Mexico environmental research and information sharing.
What is the broader purpose of the CMI program?
The CMI program supports research that serves the public interest by improving the scientific basis for safe, environmentally responsible offshore and coastal energy and mineral activities. This includes oil and gas development, renewable energy, and marine minerals work connected to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
How does this program connect to BOEM's legal responsibilities?
The announcement ties CMI work to BOEM's statutory responsibilities under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). It references Section 1346 (requiring environmental and socioeconomic studies) and Section 1345 (authorizing cooperative agreements with affected states to help meet those requirements).
What does OCSLA Section 1346 require (as described in the announcement)?
Section 1346 requires environmental and socioeconomic studies to assess and manage impacts to human, marine, and coastal environments that could be affected by offshore energy or mineral development.
What does OCSLA Section 1345 authorize (as described in the announcement)?
Section 1345 authorizes BOEM to use cooperative agreements with affected states to meet study requirements, including sharing information, combining federal and state expertise, and establishing joint monitoring arrangements that support implementation of relevant laws, regulations, and operational stipulations onshore and offshore.
When was the Louisiana Coastal Marine Institute (CMI) established?
CMI was established at Louisiana State University (LSU) in 1992.
What kinds of issues does CMI focus on?
CMI focuses on local and regional OCS-related environmental and resource issues of mutual interest to BOEM and Louisiana, leveraging regional scientific expertise to collect, analyze, and disseminate environmental information needed for BOEM decision-making.
How will BOEM use the data or outcomes produced under CMI?
The announcement states that data and study outcomes produced under the CMI umbrella may be cited in Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs) supporting major federal decisions in the Gulf of Mexico.
What types of BOEM decisions could CMI outputs support?
The announcement notes that CMI outputs may support NEPA reviews connected to five-year leasing plans, offshore lease actions, and exploration plan reviews in the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the connection to NEPA?
The announcement explicitly links CMI-produced data and outcomes to NEPA documentation, stating they may be cited in EISs and EAs used to support major federal decisions.
How many awards did BOEM anticipate making?
BOEM anticipated one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $275,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor shown in the listing?
The listing shows an award ceiling of $45,000 and an award floor of $45,000, indicating a fixed award amount for the specific proposal element described (administrative management), even though the total funding figure suggests broader program context.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, and the announcement language states LSU must submit a proposal with matching funds.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Posted/created date: August 7, 2014. Application closing date: September 8, 2014. Archive date: October 6, 2014.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is M14AS00008.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.422 (Louisiana State University Coastal Marine Institute).
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact provided is Dominique Bruce, Contracting Officer.
How can Dominique Bruce be reached?
Phone: 703-787-1342. Email: Dominique.Bruce@bsee.gov.
What region or geography is emphasized in the announcement?
The opportunity is centered on Louisiana and the broader Gulf of Mexico region, particularly in relation to Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) environmental research and information sharing.
What is BOEM's Environmental Studies Program (ESP) in this context?
In this opportunity, ESP is the BOEM program through which the cooperative agreement is offered to support administrative and management functions for CMI and to facilitate environmental research and information sharing relevant to BOEM decision-making.
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